English · Common Verbs
meaning
/ˈmiːnɪŋ/
[/ˈmiːnɪŋ/]
present participle of mean
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Definition
Present participle of 'mean': intending or signifying something, often in participle phrases.
Example
Not meaning to be rude, she quietly left the meeting early to catch her last train.
Not meaning to be rude, she quietly left the meeting early to catch her last train.
Etymology
From Old English 'mǣnan' (to intend) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in participle phrases; very commonly a noun meaning the sense of something.